Section #08120 - Aluminum Doors and Frames

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PART 1
GENERAL
1.1 RELATED SECTIONS
.1 Section 01330 ­ Submittal Procedures
.2 Section 01355 ­ Waste Management and Disposal.
.3 Section 01780 ­ Closeout Submittals
.4 Section 05500 ­ Metal Fabrications
.5 Section 06100 ­ Rough Carpentry
.6 Section 07900 ­ Joints Sealers
.7 Section 08710 ­ Door Hardware
.8 Division 16 –Wiring and conduit for electronic hardware.
1.2 REFERENCES
.1 Codes and standards referenced in this section refers to the latest edition thereof.
.2 Aluminum Association (AA).
.1 DAF 45, Designation System for Aluminum Finishes.
.3 American Society for Testing and Materials International, (ASTM).
.1 ASTM E330, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference.
.4 Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).
.1 CGSB 1.40, Primer, Structural Steel, Oil Alkyd Type.
.2 CAN/CGSB­12.1, Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass.
.3 CAN/CGSB­12.20, Structural Design of Glass for Buildings.
.5 Canadian Standards Association (CSA International).
.1 CAN/CSA­G40.20/G40.21, General Requirements for Rolled or Welded
Structural Quality Steel/Structural Quality Steel.
.2 CAN/CSA G164, Hot Dip Galvanizing of Irregularly Shaped Articles.
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
.1 Design frames and doors in exterior walls to:
.1 Accommodate expansion and contraction within service temperature range
of ­35 to 35C.

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.2 Limit deflection of mullions to maximum 1/175th of clear span when
tested to ASTM E330 under wind load of 1.2Kpa.
.2 Size glass thickness and glass unit dimensions to limits in accordance with CAN/CGSB­
12.20.
.3 Provide continuous air barrier and vapour retarder through door system. Primarily in line
with inside pane of glass and heel bead of glazing compound.
1.4 SAMPLES
.1 Submit samples in accordance with Section 01330 ­ Submittal Procedures.
.2 Submit one 300 x 300 mm corner sample of each type door and frame.
.3 Submit sample showing glazing detail, reinforcement, finish and location of manufacturer's
nameplates.
.4 Frame sample to show glazing stop, door stop, jointing detail & finish.
.5 Manufacturer's Instructions:
.1 Submit manufacturer's installation instructions.
1.5 SHOP DRAWINGS
.1 Submit shop drawings in accordance with Section 01330­Submittal Procedures.
.2 Indicate materials and profiles and provide full­size, scaled details of components for each
type of door and frame. Indicate:
.1 Interior trim and exterior junctions with adjacent construction.
.2 Junctions between combination units.
.3 Elevations of units.
.4 Core thicknesses of components.
.5 Type and location of exposed finishes, method of anchorage, number of anchors,
supports, reinforcement, and accessories.
.6 Location of caulking.
.7 Each type of door system including location.
.8 Arrangement of hardware and required clearances.
1.6 SUBMITTALS
.1 Product Data:
.1 Submit manufacturer's printed product literature, specifications and data sheets in
accordance with Section 01330 ­ Submittal Procedures.

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1.7 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
.1 Provide maintenance data for cleaning and maintenance of aluminum finishes for
incorporation into manual specified in Section 01780 ­ Closeout Submittals.
1.8 WARRANTY
.1 Provide a written warranty for work of this section from manufacturer for failure due to
defective materials and from contractor for failure due to defective workmanship for ten
(10) years respectively.
1.9 PROTECTION
.1 Apply temporary protective coating to finished surfaces. Remove coating after erection.
Do not use coatings that will become hard to remove or leave residue.
.2 Leave protective covering in place until final cleaning of building.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
.1 Aluminum extrusions: Aluminum Association alloy AA6063­T5 anodizing quality.
.2 Steel reinforcement: to CAN/CSA­G40.20/G40.21, grade 300 W.
.3 Fasteners: stainless steel, finished to match adjacent material.
.4 Weatherstrip: mohair metal backed wool pile.
.5 Door bumpers: black neoprene.
.6 Door bottom seal: adjustable door seal of anodized extruded aluminum frame and vinyl
weather seal, surface mounted with drip cap, closed ends.
.7 Isolation coating: alkali resistant epoxy resin solution.
.8 Glass in exterior and interior doors: 6mm transparent, tempered glass to CAN/CGSB­
12.1, Type 2, Class B.
.9 Glazing materials: Section 08800 –Glazing.
.10 Sealants: Section 07900 –Joint Sealers, colour selected by Engineer/Architect.
2.2 ALUMINUM DOORS
.1 Construct doors of porthole extrusions with minimum wall thickness of 3 mm.
.2 Door stiles nominal 130 mm wide plus or minus 6 mm.

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.3 Top rail nominal 130 mm wide plus or minus 6 mm.
.4 Bottom rail nominal 170 mm wide plus or minus 6 mm.
.5 Reinforce mechanically­joined corners of doors to produce sturdy door unit.
.6 Glazing stops: interlocking snap­in type for dry glazing. Exterior stops: tamperproof type.
.7 Provide thermally broken doors for exterior.
.8 Hardware: as per Section 08710 –Door Hardware.
2.3 ALUMINUM FRAMES
.1 Construct thermally broken frames of aluminum extrusions with minimum wall thickness
of 3 mm.
.2 Centre rails and base for sidelights: same material as doors, 210mm x door thickness x
length required.
.3 Frame members 114 x 45 mm nominal size, for applied stops.
2.4 ALUMINUM FINISHES
.1 Finish exposed surfaces of aluminum components in accordance with Aluminum
Association Designation System for Aluminum Finishes.
.1 Clear anodic finish: designation AA­M12, C22, A31.
.2 Appearance and properties of anodized finishes designated by the Aluminum Association
as Architectural Class 1, Architectural Class 2, and Protective and Decorative.
2.5 STEEL FINISHES
.1 Finish steel clips and reinforcing steel with zinc coating to CSA G164.
2.6 FABRICATION
.1 Doors and framing to be by same manufacturer.
.2 Fabricate doors and frames to profiles and maximum face sizes as shown.
.3 Provide structural steel reinforcement as required.
.4 Fit joints tightly and secure mechanically.
.5 Conceal fastenings.
.6 Mortise, reinforce, drill and tap doors, frames and reinforcements to receive hardware
using templates provided under Section 08710 ­ Door Hardware.

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.7 Isolate aluminum from direct contact with dissimilar metals, concrete and masonry.
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
.1 Compliance: comply with manufacturer’s written data, including product technical
bulletins, product catalogue installation instructions, product carton installation
instructions and data sheets.
3.2 INSTALLATION
.1 Set frames plumb, square, level at correct elevation in alignment with adjacent work.
.2 Anchor securely.
.3 Install doors and hardware in accordance with hardware templates and manufacturer's
instructions.
.4 Adjust operable parts for correct function.
.5 Make allowances for deflection of structure to ensure that structural loads are not
transmitted to frames.
3.3 GLAZING
.1 Glaze aluminum doors and frames in accordance with Section 08800 ­ Glazing.
3.4 CAULKING
.1 Seal joints to provide weathertight seal at outside and air, vapour seal at inside.
.2 Apply sealant in accordance with Section 07900 ­ Joint Sealers. Conceal sealant within the
aluminum work except where exposed use is permitted by Engineer/Architect.
3.5 CLEANING
.1 Perform cleaning of aluminum components in accordance with AAMA 609.1 ­ Voluntary
Guide Specification for Cleaning and Maintenance of Architectural Anodized Aluminum.
.2 Perform cleaning as soon as possible after installation to remove construction and
accumulated environmental dirt.
.3 Clean aluminum with damp rag and approved non­abrasive cleaner.
.4 Remove traces of primer, caulking, epoxy and filler materials; clean doors and frames.
.5 Clean glass and glazing materials with approved non­abrasive cleaner.

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.6 Upon completion of installation, remove surplus materials, rubbish, tools and equipment
barriers.
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